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Kroger Company (The) (KR)
$55.91-1.82 (-3.15%)
After Hours$55.92+0.01 (+0.02%)· Last close Jun 29
The Kroger Co.
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200-Day SMA
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The Narrative
The Kroger Co. in the Consumer Defensive sector is trading at $55.91 with a market capitalization of $34.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $70.71 (21 analysts), implying a +26.5% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $55.60, remaining 14.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. Risk note: RSI 29 is oversold, raising the odds of a near-term bounce; MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 100/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +26.5% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 29) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $34.73B↑ | $33.86B↓ | $33.94B | — | $45.12B |
| Gross Profit | $8.12B↑ | $7.90B↑ | $7.81B | — | $10.57B |
| Operating Income | $1.25B↑ | -$1.54B↓ | $863.00M | — | $1.32B |
| Net Income | $861.00M↑ | -$1.32B↓ | $609.00M | — | $866.00M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
The Kroger Co. operates as a food and drug retailer in the United States. The company operates combination food and drug stores, multi-department stores, marketplace stores, and price impact warehouses. Its combination food and drug stores offer natu...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$34.27B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
32.70
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.42
Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
2.50%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
2.53%
Volume
Today's trading volume
7.55M
Recent News
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights The Kroger, Worthington Enterprises, Delta Air Line, Northeast Community Bancorp and World Kinect
The Kroger, Worthington Enterprises, Delta Air Lines, Northeast Community Bancorp and World Kinect are highlighted after recent dividend increases.
Is The Kroger Co. (KR) One of the Best Stocks to Buy Now For Good Returns amid Price Target Cuts?
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is one of the best stocks to buy now for good returns. On June 22, Morgan Stanley reiterated an Equal Weight rating on the stock but cut the price target to $67 from $73 a share. The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) is currently trading at $58 a share. The investment bank terms […]
Kroger's New CEO Has A Plan, The Market Has A Question
The grocery giant is showing early signs of a turnaround, but investors sold the stock because the most important part of the strategy is still under wraps.
5 Stocks to Watch on Recent Dividend Hikes as Market Risks Rise
KR, WOR, DAL, NECB and WKC recently raised dividends as persistent inflation and market risks keep income-focused investors on alert.
Kroger (KR) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim After Split Analyst Revisions On Mixed Q1
Kroger’s latest update comes with a lower estimated fair value, moving from US$73.41 to US$70.71, which has fed directly into fresh scrutiny of the stock’s price targets. Recent research is split, as some analysts focus on near term execution risks after mixed Q1 2026 results, while others emphasize Kroger’s longer term turnaround plans and market share goals. Read on to see how these shifting views are shaping the evolving analyst narrative and what to watch next in the Kroger story. Stay...